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The New-Mom Workout: Upper-Body Shapers

Upper-Body Shapersover the moonKneel holding a filled water bottle (or a soup can or weight) in each hand, arms down, palms facing forward, Sweep each arm out to the side and then overhead in wide circles. Do ten in one direction; reverse for ten. Repeat each set two more times.

Upper-Body Shapersdipsy doFind a sturdy railing, bench, or coffee table, Place hands on railing nex to hips fingers forward. Walk your feet out so your rear end lifts. Bend elbows to lower and lift your body. Aim for three sets of eight.

Upper-Body Shaperskiss the frogLay or sit your baby on the floor. Get in a modified push-up position: knees on the floor, hands wider-than-shoulder-distance apart, placed near your baby's feet. Lower down toward your baby, blow a kiss, then press up. Do three sets of eight.

Upper-Body Shapersrow, row, row your boatHold filled water bottles or jumbo soup cans in each hand. Lie facedown with your arms extended to the sides, elbows slightly bend. Your gaze should fall about a foot in front of you. Lift your hands a few inches and squeeze your shoulder blades together. Lower hands back down, but do not let them touch the floor. Do three sets of ten.